The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-09-02
LITTLE WARS.
Six Hundred Ute Indians Held In
Check by the Troops-The Last
Battle.

How the Hostilities Origlnated-M0re
Fighting and q Reign Of Terror
in Havana
A Race War Going on At Decatur, Ca
The Marshal Killsd-His Deputy
Wounded.
DENVER, Col, Aug. 3o-The first 40
o,unts from sheriff Kendall's fight with
the Utes was more favorable to the white
mon than the after situation justified, and
the present status 10 such that stronger
force OF regular troops will be necessary to
enforce quiet than the army has in that i'm
mediate vicinity. To sum 1t up in . few
words, Kendall retreatet and the Utes
swarmed out from the reservation bent on
revenge. They were only held in check by
the presence Of the colorod troops from
Fort Duchesne, who appeared just In tims
to save Kendall and his men from slsugh-
tor. On Friday Kendall moved back seven
miles to Rangely, . small settlement IN
Garfield County, about fifteen miles from
the border. Four days rations reached
him on that day and hs sont an ap-
peal to Meoker for more ammunition.
Every available man In Meexer hurried to
his support, and by this time his force
probably numbers 40 men At Rangely he
has thrown up defensive works, and ~ the
town is on q table-land it is not likely that
tho Indians will attack It. The scattered sot-
tiers have gathered there with their wiz 81
and children, leaving their ranches unprO-
tected The Utes committed no depreda-
tions while on the run before Kcndalps pur>
suit, but when themselves holly pressed
they assumed tho offensive. In tho fight
they lost men, and after they have rested
they will undoubtedly sock the traditional
revenge of their tribe for the slain.
One OF the officers Of the regular troops
is authority for the statement that the
force from Fort Duchesne arc holding in
check from SO to go Indians, which indi
Gates that tho whole confederate band Of
White River, Uncompahgre and other
branches have been aroused, and the OIL
Gers Of tho Colorado National Guard are
fully aware Of the gravity OF the situation
and they confess that they do not look for
peace until the snow ia the mountains is
heavy enough to prevent tho Iudians from
moving. Lieutenant Folsom, OF the Aspen
has since died, making two white men
killed. Tho other wounded suffered bit
slightly and are on duty. General Rich.
srdson has instructed Major Leslie. who IS
with Kendall, TO fight to the State limo and
secure the Indians dead or alive
| A gentleman from Meekar, who reached
here to-day, has revealed the inner history
Of the affair. 1t will DO remembered that
the Indians were indicted for horse steal
ing, and the story Of their theft Is this: A
number OF them had come into Meek0r to
trade. They were splendidly mounted, and
they were bantersl to race horses, the
stake to DO pony. The Indians accepted
and won two ponies, which tho whites de-
clined to surrender, asserting that th0y did
not own them. When night came tho In.
dians stole the ponies they had won and
made of with them. The beasts wsrs
missol IN tho morning and rs the Indians
who Won them wero known, they vera
suspected and warrants sworn out for their
arrest. This transaction is given by one
who was present as the cause Of this war,
which has already cost two white mon thei,
lives and many thousands OF dollars.
THE CUBAN CRIBS. i
KEY WEST, Fla, Aug. 29.-Advices 70
ceived here last night stale that the great
est excitement prevails in Havana, occs-
stoned by tho recent acts OF Captain General
Marin in taking possession of the custom
house and placing the officials under arrest.
The city is in charge Of regular troops and
the situation becomes daily moro desperate,
recalling the events attending the mas
sacre OK medical students ia 1911 A
reign OF terror prevails and it is expected
that Havana will be declared in state OF
Al Vit1ta h
Cured between troops aud civilians, re-
sulting in the killing Of some and wound
ing Of others. Captain General Marin has
issued proclamation calling on the rioters
to maintain order; otherwise severe meas
ures will DO adopted to uphold tho law.
Daily conferences arc held with HE mill
tary chiefs and measures have bcen
adopted to prevent general up
rising, which is imminent The Colo
nes OF all the volunteer regt
ments were called together at the plaza
and ordered to dsarm their forces; other.
visa they would be held responsible for
what might occur. The v0lunteoss, who
arc opposed to Marin aud are ence uraGod
therein by political bodies desirous Of his
removal, have joined the rioters. Several
meetings have been held in the park. who're
cheers Of ''Viva Salamanca" wore given
and cries OF "Down with Marin" The city
is placarded with call for general mass
meeting ut the park and requesting all to
bring arms. The call is believed 70 havo
emanated from tho volunteers.
WHITES AND BLACKS.
DECATUR, Ga, Aug. ga big riot Is 60
ing on here between the whites and blacks,
IN which several mon havo boon killed.
Early this morning , largo crowd Of ne
Rroes from Atlanta came TO Decatur and
negroes from other places visited tho town
to hold celebration. Early in the day it
was noticeable that they were drinking
freely, and the marshal HpprohendeL
trouble. About twelve o'clock he mad0
several arrests and placed the disorderly
negroes in the guard-house This was q
signal for general uprising. Presently
pistol was fred and In another moment
the shooting was general. Then it was
learned that tive men had been killed and
one MORALLY wounded. Whom TIE dead
were picked up one was found to be- tho
marshal OF the town and an unknown nc
gro. Tom Shivers, white, ono Of the mar
shal's posse, was lhortally wounded.
Girl Murderer Rspri~ved.
COLUMBUS, s. c., Aug Ex-Governor
Richardson has committed the sentence OF
Oxeye Cherry, twelveyear-old girl con-